Career
Carrier played college football at Beloit College. The Oakland Raiders signed him as an undrafted free agent in 2012. Oakland Raiders
Carrier was signed by the Oakland Raiders as an undrafted free agent on April 28, 2012.
On August 30, 2012, he was waived by the Raiders.
Philadelphia Eagles
On September 11, 2012 he was signed by the Philadelphia Eagles and added to the practice squad. On August 25, 2013, he was released by the Eagles.
San Francisco 49ers
On September 3, 2013 he was signed by the San Francisco 49ers and added to the practice squad. On November 16, 2013, he was promoted to the active roster.
On March 9, 2015, Carrier signed a two-year, $3.3 million contract extension.
Washington Redskins
On August 21, 2015, Carrier was traded to the Washington Redskins for a conditional fifth round pick in the 2016 NFL Draft. In Week 5 against Atlanta Falcons, he recorded his first career touchdown on a seven-yard pass from Kirk Cousins. After tearing his Anterior Cruciate Ligament and Master of Comparative Laws in Week 14 against the Chicago Bears, the Redskins placed him on injured reserve on December 14.